Bret L. Simmons gave a presentation on leadership to TMCC on April 5th, 2013. The presentation covered introductions, a discussion on what participants know and are uncertain about regarding leadership. Simmons then discussed the process of leadership as assuming responsibility for engaging with others to pursue substantive changes that advance a shared purpose. Participants were asked to list the choices that must be made in this process and identify the hardest choice. Integrity was highlighted as an important aspect of leadership.

1. Bret L. Simmons, Ph.D.
Presentation for TMCC
April 5, 2013
The Choices of
Leadership

2. Agenda
• Introductions
• Tell me what you know
• The process of leadership
• Exercise on choices
• My thoughts on choices
• Your questions

3. Introductions
• Name
• Three words
1. Professional ($$)
2. Personal (how you describe yourself)
3. Relational (how others describe you)

4. Let’s Talk Leadership
• What are you absolutely certain
about?
• What are still uncertain about?

5. The Process of Leadership
Assume responsibility for the choice to
engage with others and use your influence
to pursue substantive changes that
advance a shared purpose

6. Assume responsibility for the choice to
engage with others and use your
influence to pursue substantive
changes that advance a shared
purpose
List the choices you have to make
when you participate in this process?

7. Assume responsibility for the choice to
engage with others and use your
influence to pursue substantive
changes that advance a shared
purpose
What is the hardest choice you have to
make when you participate in this
process?

12. Integrity

21. The Choices of
Leadership
Bret L. Simmons, Ph.D.
Presentation for TMCC
April 5, 2013